William Smith
AUGUSTA,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Richmond County Sheriff's Office. Proven expertise in investigative skills and community policing, successfully leading tactical teams and collaborating with federal agencies. Recognized for courtroom testimony and meticulous documentation, driving effective resolutions in complex cases. Committed to enhancing public safety through strategic oversight and team motivation.
Seasoned Law Enforcement professional well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence and developing incident reports. Eager to leverage 15 years of law enforcement experience, including expertise in investigations and in-depth knowledge of public safety protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
01.2025 - Current
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
- Managed seven deputies day to day.
Sergeant of Investigations
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Investigator
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
08.2014 - 04.2024
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Testified in court during all types of criminal proceedings and trials.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Augusta State University
Augusta, Ga.Skills
- Community policing
- Courtroom testimony
- Investigative skills
- Interviewing techniques
- Evidence collection
- Integrity and honesty
Certification
Certified Bomb Technician though the F.B.I. Hazardous Device School.
State Certified Arson Investigator.
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
01.2025 - Current
Sergeant of Investigations
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
04.2024 - 01.2025
Investigator
Richmond County Sheriff's Office
08.2014 - 04.2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Augusta State University
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